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I am 43, based on my many symptoms and years of chronic constipation, would be wise to have a endoscopy and colonoscopy? my grandad had colon cancer
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Yes: Talk to you primary care provider. Ask for a colonoscopy. If you get resistance talk to your health insurance company. You will get peace of mind from the scope. Hope this helps.
Answered 1/1/2021
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Colo screening: The uspstf recommends colon ca screening (one mean being colonoscopy) starting age 50 for most, earlier for those who are at higher risk. Higher risk population includes people with personal hx of colorectal ca or adenomatous polyps, personal hx of inflammatory bowel disease, strong family hx of colorectal ca or polyps, and known family history hereditary colo ca syndrome. Do you have any these?
Answered 9/10/2017
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